E130.00779
Kodiopticon No 1
OBJECT TYPE: Projector
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MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass
OBJECT IDENTIFIER: E130.00779
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MANUFACTURER: Eastman Kodak Company
NATIONALITY: American
PLACE MANUFACTURED: USA, NY, Rochester
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INTRODUCTION DATE: ca. 1912-1915?
IMAGE SIZE: 10.0cm X 8.8cm
FUNCTIONAL TYPE: magic lantern
Eastman Kodak Co.'s version of magic lantern; resembles Bausch & Lomb
"Balopticon"; 110v electric lamp, 60WATT bulb inside;
Focusing lens in barrell; bellows-type attachment for extension;
All black painted aluminum lantern, with lamp viewing lens on side;
Plaque: "Kodiopticon manufactured by Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester, N.Y
No. 1 U.S.A. Trade Marks Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."
Lens inscription: "Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY" with B&L
emblem, "F" etched on side of center lens.
Dimensions: 27.5cm H X 15.0cm W X 46.3cm L (unextended bellows).
With box: 30.8cm H X 18.1cm W X 56.3cm L.
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Reproductions & Permissions Information
Todd Gustavson
Curator, Technology Collection
George Eastman House
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
telephone 585.271.3361 ext 369
email todd@geh.org